The Riecken Foundation promotes a network of innovative community libraries in Honduras and Guatemala that awaken the spirit of discovery and social participation through activities in the libraries. We have shown that community libraries are essential to a democratic society. Libraries are institutions that citizens use to make informed decisions and reach their full potential. They provide essential knowledge, encourage critical thinking, and encourage self-education and lifelong learning.
TECHO is an organization present in 19 Latin American countries, which seeks to overcome the situation of poverty that millions of people live in overcrowded and under resourced settlements, through the joint action of its inhabitants and volunteers.
Girl Rising is a nonprofit girls' education organization whose mission is to use the power of storytelling to change the way the world values girls and their education. Through our global programs, we are working to break down barriers to girls' education.
Educating girls is one of the world's best investments: it transforms lives and triggers a positive ripple effect in families, communities and nations. Learn more about the ripple effects of girls' education.
PODER Y LUZ MAYA ONG, was formally constituted in 2020 and is defined as a non-profit NGO that works for the protection of the environment, public health and economic development in communities, through education and distribution of appropriate and renewable technologies throughout Guatemala.
Partner for Surgery serves with the goal of transforming lives through medical care.